Bookbinding Courses and Certifications

Bookbinding Basics: Making a Perfect Bound Notebook

Learn the art of bookbinding in less than an hour with this online course. Master the process of creating a handmade notebook, from raw materials to a functional book.

• Skillshare
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Easy Bookbinding: Two Ways to Make a Sketchbook

Learn to create your own sketchbook through two easy bookbinding methods: Perfect Bound and Cord Sewing, in less than an hour. No heavy equipment required.

• Skillshare
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Hand Bookbinding 101: Jotter Journals. How to make a unique exercise book - fast and easy

Learn to create your own unique exercise book using the "3-hole binding" method in less than an hour. Ideal for journaling, doodling, or note-taking.

• Skillshare
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Bookbinding: Make a Japanese-stitch album!

Learn to create a Japanese-stitch album in under an hour. Master three types of stitches and assemble your own album with your favorite stitch. Offered by Skillshare.

• Skillshare
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Start making books! Basic, soft-cover bookbinding structures

Learn basic bookbinding techniques to create simple, soft-cover books. Ideal for beginners and children above 7, this under 1-hour course covers tools, no-sew books, and basic stitches.

• Skillshare
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Beginner Bookbinding Class: Making Simple Notebooks Using the Hitch Stitch

Join Carolyn Eady of Sprouts Press in a beginner's bookbinding class. Learn the Hitch Stitch method to handcraft notebooks in under an hour. No experience needed.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Bookbinding Basics: Creating a Leather Watercolor Journal

Learn basic bookbinding techniques to create a durable leather watercolor journal in less than an hour with this Skillshare class.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Bookbinding 101: Create a Pamphlet Stitched Artist's Book or Zine

Learn to design, reproduce, and assemble your own zine or artist's book using a pamphlet stitch in less than an hour. No prior experience required.

• Skillshare
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Design & Bind Your Own Creative Portfolio

Learn to design, print, and bind your own creative portfolio in this 1-2 hour course. Ideal for artists, writers, and creatives of all kinds. Offered by Skillshare.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Bookbinding: Make a Coptic Stitch Book

Learn the art of bookbinding with a focus on Coptic Stitching. Create a unique handmade notebook, understand materials, process, and tips for craftsmanship in this 1-2 hour course.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Make a Coptic Stitch Sketchbook

Learn to create a coptic stitch sketchbook in under an hour. This glue-free binding technique allows for easy scanning of sketches. Also covers making book cloth and waxed thread.

• Skillshare
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How To Make Your Own Sketchbook - 3 Easy Techniques

Learn to create custom sketchbooks using basic bookbinding skills and household supplies. Master three easy techniques in under an hour, including no-sew methods.

• Skillshare
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Book Binding Part 2: How to Create a Coptic Stitch Watercolor Sketchbook or Journal

In this class, I will teach you how to create a watercolor sketchbook with a Coptic stitch. I'm going to walk you through the supplies that you will need and where you can get them. If you want to know when I release new classes, make sure to click the "…

• Skillshare
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Make Your Own Handmade Notebook | With Your Design On the Cover

Learn to create handmade notebooks with your own design on the cover in under an hour with Maja Faber. Perfect for personal use or as gifts.

• Skillshare
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

From Vintage Book to Handmade Journal - A Cheat's Guide to Bookbinding

Learn how to turn a vintage book into a hand made journal. The whole process is really simple and will allow you to create a handmade journal in an afternoon or two. A downloadable PDF will give you a list of all the tools and materials you might need fo…

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available